Child of the Civil Rights Movement cover

Child of the Civil Rights Movement

Author: Shelton, Paula Young

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1796
Points per Word 0.000278
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.010417

Description

Paula Young Shelton shares her memories of the civil rights movement and her involvement in the historic march from Selma to Mongomery.

Quick Summary

A real child who was there tells her own story of joining the historic Selma to Montgomery march, making history feel personal and powerful for young readers. Kids will love stepping into the shoes of a brave young girl who got to see Dr. King speak, sang freedom songs with her family, and learned that even kids can make a difference. If your kid loves "Martin's Big Words" or "The Watsons Go to Birmingham," they will treasure this intimate, firsthand peek inside the civil rights movement. Ideal for kindergarten through third grade readers who enjoy picture books about real heroes and moments that changed the world.